Nutrition

Is That Food Ultra-Processed?
Food

Is That Food Ultra-Processed?

Michael Lyon, MD | October 6, 2023

A recent study of nearly 41,000 American adults shows that, on average, we get more than half our daily calories—a…

Stick with the Food Pyramid: The USDA’s MyPlate Should Not Be Your Plate
Nutrition

Stick with the Food Pyramid: The USDA’s MyPlate Should Not Be Your Plate

Marion Nestle, PhD, MPH | September 18, 2023

It has been more than a decade since the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) toppled its well-known “Food Guide Pyramid”…

5 Easy Recipes That Reduce Inflammation
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5 Easy Recipes That Reduce Inflammation

Krissy Carbo, RD | September 17, 2023

You probably already know that chronic inflammation can set you up for some serious health issues, including disabling and life-threatening…

Beyond EVOO
Food

Beyond EVOO

Lisa Young, PhD, RDN | September 16, 2023

Extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) tops the list of good-for-you oils, but there are other healthy choices for when you want…

The 11-Week Plan to Go Mediterranean
Food

The 11-Week Plan to Go Mediterranean

Michael Ozner, MD | September 15, 2023

You know all about its benefits, from heart health to brain health and from diabetes prevention to cancer prevention—yet you…

Support Your Local Beekeeper and Boost Your Health
Nutrition

Support Your Local Beekeeper and Boost Your Health

Jamison Starbuck, ND | September 4, 2023

I live in a farming community, and among my favorite visitors are honey bees. They live in a great stack…

The Longevity Diet
Nutrition

The Longevity Diet

Dan Buettner | September 1, 2023

Want to extend your life for a few more years? Then consider eating what the ­longest-lived populations on the planet…

Easy Delicious Low-Carb Low-Sugar Recipes
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Easy Delicious Low-Carb Low-Sugar Recipes

Linda Gassenheimer | August 25, 2023

A diabetes-friendly diet doesn’t mean eating just steamed vegetables and broiled fish all the time. Following the guidelines from the…

Thinking About Going Gluten Free?
Food

Thinking About Going Gluten Free?

Jennifer Dalton, DCN, RDN, LD | July 25, 2023

Perhaps you want to start a ­gluten-free diet plan because of a chronic medical condition such as celiac disease…or because…

The Skinny on Sugar
Food

The Skinny on Sugar

Mahmud Kara, MD | July 14, 2023

It has become popular to say that “sugar is bad for you,” but what exactly is sugar? What are the…

The Green Mediterranean Diet
Food

The Green Mediterranean Diet

Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RDN, FAND | July 12, 2023

Humans and Earth's New Favorite Diet The Green Mediterranean Diet is the latest variety of longevity eating plans to gain…

Delicious Breakfasts for All-Day Energy
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Delicious Breakfasts for All-Day Energy

Emily Peck | July 11, 2023

The next time you find yourself thinking, What should I have for breakfast?, consider this—this is your opportunity to start…

Choose Your Chocolate Carefully
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Choose Your Chocolate Carefully

Tod Cooperman, MD | July 8, 2023

Recent testing has revealed that some dark chocolates and cocoa powders contain troubling levels of dangerous heavy metals including… Cadmium:…

Inexpensive Wines for When the Grill Is Hot
Food

Inexpensive Wines for When the Grill Is Hot

Jeff Siegel | July 7, 2023

The grills are coming out—but that doesn’t mean the wine gets put away. In fact, wine can be paired with…

Taking Nutrition Outdoors: Healthy Grilling Tips
Nutrition

Taking Nutrition Outdoors: Healthy Grilling Tips

Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RDN, FAND | June 8, 2023

Summer is here, and it’s time to take advantage of the spectacularly healthy cooking technique most of us love—grilling. Grilling…